Capitalization and punctuation

Learning goals
- I know how to use capitalization correctly.

- I know how to use punctuation correctly.

-Checking letter 1
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In deze les zitten 32 slides, met interactieve quizzen en tekstslides.

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Learning goals
- I know how to use capitalization correctly.

- I know how to use punctuation correctly.

-Checking letter 1

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Pitfalls recap
choose the correct word to fill the gap.

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

They gave the presents .... father.
A
too their
B
to their
C
too there
D
to there

Slide 3 - Quizvraag

The weather is a bit better ...... yesterday.
A
than
B
then

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

He said he would be there .......
A
to
B
too
C
two

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

For starters, look at ......design
A
you're
B
your

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

......both seventeen years old.
A
Their
B
They're
C
There

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

I know _1_ the mall is, _2_ just down there to the left.
A
1=were,2=it's
B
1=where, 2=it's
C
1=where, 2=its
D
1=we're, 2=its

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

The museum needs to update ___ online schedule for summer.
A
it's
B
its

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

We _1_ lost in the middle of Timbuktu. No one knew _2_ we _3_. Next time we travel, _4_ going to bring along a map.
A
1=were, 2=where, 3=were, 4=we're
B
1=were, 2=we're, 3=where, 4=were
C
1=where, 2=were, 3=where, 4=we're
D
1=where, 2=where, 3=were, 4=were

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Capitalization & Punctuation
Why is this important?

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Capitalization & Punctuation
Why is this important?

Without it, your letter will be very difficult to follow for the reader.

Some students do not write any of these and miss a lot of points!

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

hi sandy it was so nice to hear from you last week i hope that you and your family are well i have not seen your parents for at least a year please say hi to them from me how is school i have a few weeks left in the school year and am really looking forward to the summer vacation maybe i can come and stay with you for a week just like we did a few years ago that was so much fun please let me know if you want to do that too 

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

hi sandy it was so nice to hear from you last week i hope that you and your family are well i have not seen your parents for at least a year please say hi to them from me how is school i have a few weeks left in the school year and am really looking forward to the summer vacation maybe i can come and stay with you for a week just like we did a few years ago that was so much fun please let me know if you want to do that too 

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Capitalization

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Capitalization
Let's take a look the words in English that you write with a capital letter!

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Capitalization
  • First letter of a sentence always has a capital! The girl is playing with her doll.  
  • The name of a person, place, object, organization.

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

Capitalization
  • Days of the week: Tuesday, Wednesday etc. 
  • Months: January, February, March, April etc. 
  • Holidays: Christmas, Valentine's Day etc. 

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

Capitalization
The word I (van ik) is always written in capital letter!
I am going to the movies with me, myself and I.

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

punctuation

Slide 20 - Tekstslide

correct the following sentence:
where is your jacket from

Slide 21 - Open vraag

(UK)  /  period (U.S.)

Slide 22 - Tekstslide

Full Stop ( period)
At the end of a statement – declarative sentence

My dog loves the postman.

To signal the end of a thought.
At the end of a command with mild forcefulness

Please leave the room.

I wish he were here.

Slide 23 - Tekstslide

Slide 24 - Tekstslide

Slide 25 - Tekstslide

seeking information
signal the end of a thought
to express a lot of emotion
rhetorical question
at the end of a statement
a command
a sudden order

Slide 26 - Sleepvraag

Commas
  • Create a list
A burger, fries, salad(,) and a milkshake. 

  • Break up a long sentence into smaller chunks.
When Josh saw the food, his stomach started to grumble.

  • Before linking words
I enjoyed the food, moreover the drinks were very nice.


Slide 27 - Tekstslide

Find the 10 mistakes...
During the holiday, I a lot for school studied. I spent a lot of time on english, because I love english. 
I also went to an shoe store in rotterdam last tuesday.     I wanted to buy a pair of Yeezy's shoes, but they where to expensive. Maybe one day, when Im old, i can afford them. 
timer
5:00

Slide 28 - Tekstslide

Find the 10 mistakes...
During the holiday, I studied a lot for school. I spent a lot of time on English, because I love English. 
I also went to an shoe store in Rotterdam last Tuesday.  I wanted to buy a pair of Yeezy's shoes, but they where too expensive. Maybe one day, when I'm old, I can afford them. 

Slide 29 - Tekstslide

i want too eat a burger because they are the best thing ever

Slide 30 - Open vraag

mr.quik is the best english teacher ever because he is funny therefore i want him to have 5 extra vacation days

Slide 31 - Open vraag

Homework
Practice letter number 2 for friday.


Thursday you need to bring your normal book with you.

Slide 32 - Tekstslide